Leicester International Music Festival 2022
Music & Performance
Event Description
The annual showcase of Britain's leading musicians and distinguished composers returns to Leicester
Some of Britain’s leading musicians (and one of the world’s most exciting percussionists from the USA) come together to present Mozart and Brahms, artfully blended by our Artistic Director, Nicholas Daniel, with exciting premières of music by three distinguished contemporary composers.
Lunchtime Concert: Thursday 15th September, 1pm
Martin Butler: ‘Remember this Fire’ for oboe and percussion (world première)
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 32 in Bb, K454
Brahms: Horn Trio Op 40
Katya Apekisheva (piano)
Nicholas Daniel (oboe)
Ben Goldscheider (French horn)
Fenella Humphreys (violin)
Ji Hye Jung (percussion)
School Concerts: Friday, 16th September
Our Festival Musicians will visit local schools to inspire and encourage the next generation of players and listeners.
FREE Family Concert: Saturday, 17th September, 1pm
A short, family-friendly concert with our Festival Musicians in the Victorian Gallery.
Evening Concert: Saturday 17 September, 7.30pm
Brahms: Two Songs for voice, viola and piano, Op. 91
Mozart Fantasia in D Minor, K397 (piano)
David Bruce: The Consolation of Rain for oboe, cello, harp and percussion.
(UK première)
Interval
Brian Elias: Four Brontë Songs for voice and viola (world premiere)
Mozart: Piano Quartet in Eb major, K493
Jess Dandy (contralto)
Nicholas Daniel (oboe)
Fenella Humphreys (violin)
Ji Hye Jung (percussion)
Ashok Klouda (cello)
Sally Pryce (harp)
Timothy Ridout (viola)
Iyad Sughayer (piano)
Tickets available to purchase here.
- Lunchtime Concert: £15, Under 25s Free
- Family Concert: Drop-in, free event
- Evening Concert: £20, Under 25s Free
- Festival Saver (both ticketed concerts): £30
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